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I remember back in 2007 I believe that Orlando managed to get in the top 10 in murders per capita. I just remembered working in the city and being shocked. I also read in the Sentinel this year that the murder rate was back up for Orange County.

This US News and World Report list has Orlando as #3 in the most dangerous cities in terms of crime risk.

2007/8 were some of the worst years for homocide in Orange/Orlando. The murders that year topped over 130. The vast majority were drug related or domestic violence. Since than the rate has steadily decreased.

When looking at true crime statistics you have to consider that its based on population per capita (per 100K). Even though Orange county has well over 1 million residents I don't believe that's an accurate consideration of the actual number of people in Orange County at any given time. Even though this is a sprawling area, Orange county still is the center of most activity here. Taken the visitors, commuters and other people traveling into the county for various reasons (hospital, govt offices, etc) the true head count in Orange County is probably much higher than a million. The point I'm making is more people = more potential for crime. Take for instance the unfortunate murder suicide yesterday of the disgruntled patient who shot his doctor at FL hospital. It occurred in Orlando where FL hosp is located but I wouldn't consider it a random crime. Additionally the individuals involved were not from Orlando but came here for other purposes. Just a consideration.

Nevertheless, it doesn't change the fact that most crime is not random and generally confined to certain hot spots.

I remember at the time, a lot of pundits seem to think the increase in crime came from New Orleans and those displaced by Katrina. Not sure if that was actually true or not.

That's was unfounded. Orlando received very few Katrina relocation. It had more to do with many hardened criminals who sentenced in the late 80's and early 90s hitting the streets again. There were alot of turf war, drug territory issues that fueled that era of murders.

That's was unfounded. Orlando received very few Katrina relocation. It had more to do with many hardened criminals who sentenced in the late 80's and early 90s hitting the streets again. There were alot of turf war, drug territory issues that fueled that era of murders.

yeah, 2006-2008 were very violent years for orlando

I personally was never a victim of a crime in Orlando. Out here in LV, people have attempted to steal my car 5 times

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